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South Korean singer

Yuju
Yuju in black dress in November 2019

Yuju in November 2019
Born

Choi Yu-na


(1997-10-04) October 4, 1997 (age 25)

Deogyang-gu, Goyang, South Korea
Alma mater Sungshin Women's University
Occupation Singer
Years active 2015–present
Musical career
Genres K-pop
Instrument(s) Vocals
Labels
  • Source
  • Konnect
Formerly of GFriend

Musical artist
Korean name
Hangul

최유나

Hanja

崔裕娜

Revised Romanization Choi Yu-na
McCune–Reischauer Ch'oe Yuna
Stage name
Hangul

유주

Hanja

裕株

Revised Romanization Yuju
McCune–Reischauer Yu-chu
Signature
Signature of Yuju

Choi Yu-na (Korean: 최유나 ; born October 4, 1997),[1] better known by her stage name Yuju (Korean: 유주 ), is a South Korean singer. She participated in various singing competitions and signed with Source Music in 2014. She is best known for being a former member of the South Korean girl group GFriend.

Yuju is the first Korean female idol to be declared as the winner on Fantastic Duo 2.

Career [edit]

2011–2021: Pre-debut and career with GFriend [edit]

In 2011, she competed in the first season of K-pop Star, where she was eliminated in the first round.[2]

In January 2015, Yuju made her debut as a member of GFriend[3] with the song "Glass Bead". A few months later the group released their second single, named "Me Gustas Tu". During the promotions of the song, while performing on a slippery stage, GFriend members fell on the stage eight times, gaining international attention. The group was praised for their professionalism, especially Yuju, who suffered a twisted finger during the performance.[4] [5] [6] [7] Their next song, "Rough", won 15 times on music show programs.

Yuju sang "Spring Is Gone by Chance" for the South Korean television drama The Girl Who Sees Smells with Loco. The song won "OST Chart First Place" ten weeks in a row on Music Bank and "Best OST" at the 2015 Melon Music Awards.[8] An acoustic version of the song was also released. The soundtrack has already achieved 100M+ Digital Index and 2.5M+ Downloads on Gaon, making it the one of the several OSTs whose given a Streaming and Downloads Certifications on the platform.[9]

Yuju recorded "Billy & The Brave Guys", for the soundtrack of the animated movie Chicken Hero, which was released on February 18, 2016.[10] In March 2016, she collaborated with Sunyoul of UP10TION for a song called "Cherish".[11]

In October 2017, she collaborated with Jihoo of IZ for a song titled "Heart Signal".[12]

She also appeared on South Korean Television Show "SBS' Fantastic Duo" (Season 2) Ep. 27-28 and declared as the Final Winner of the episode, along with Wheesung performing their winning piece "The Heartbreaking Story". She is the first and only Kpop Female Idol to win on the said television show, competing among 5 Contentants whose picked over 8 potential nominees on Everysing app. The duo won $10,000 (Ten Thousand Dollars) as a prize.[13]

In June 2018, she released a digital single entitled "Love Rain" featuring Suran.[14]

On May 4, 2021, she became the host and protagonist of "Yuju is Halli Queen", as the defending champion in Halli Galli; her gaming name is Hallelujah.[15]

On May 5, 2021, Yuju served as MC for KBS "Korean Children's Song Contest".[16]

2021–present: New agency and solo debut with Rec. [edit]

On September 1, 2021, Yuju signed an exclusive contract with Konnect Entertainment, following GFriend's disbandment and departure from Source Music.[17]

Yuju debuted as a soloist on January 18, 2022, with the extended play Rec. and its lead single "Play" (놀이).[18] This is her first solo release under Konnect Entertainment and after GFriend's disbandment. On July 28, 2022, she released her second digital single "Evening" featuring rapper Big Naughty.[19]

Discography [edit]

Extended plays [edit]

Singles [edit]

Soundtrack appearances [edit]

Composition credits [edit]

All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[41]

Videography [edit]

Music videos [edit]

Awards and nominations [edit]

Notes [edit]

  1. ^ "Love Rain" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 55 on component Download Chart.[23]
  2. ^ "Play" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 19 on component Download Chart.[24]
  3. ^ "Evening" did not enter Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at position 72 on component Download Chart.[25]
  4. ^ "Heart Signal" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 63 on component BGM Chart.[27]
  5. ^ "Snowflake Love" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 58 on component BGM Chart.[32]
  6. ^ "First Day" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 42 on component BGM Chart.[33]
  7. ^ "Secret" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 81 on component BGM Chart.[34]
  8. ^ "I'm In the Mood for Dancing" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 39 on component BGM Chart.[35]
  9. ^ "Falling" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 43 on component Download Chart.[36]
  10. ^ "Comfort" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 90 on component BGM Chart.[37]
  11. ^ "Tell Me This Is Real" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 64 on component Download Chart.[39]
  12. ^ "My Americano" didn't enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 146 on component Download Chart.[40]

References [edit]

  1. ^ Choi Jin-shil (February 14, 2015). "여.친.소① 여자친구를 소개합니다". TenAsia (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  2. ^ "아이유에 이어 유주까지…인재 놓치는 박진영" 여자친구 유주 못 알아봤다" (in Korean). news.kmib.co.kr. September 15, 2015. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  3. ^ "New Rookie Group GFriend Makes Debut with ′Glass Bead′ MV". Mwave. January 15, 2015. Archived from the original on January 5, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  4. ^ "This Video of a K-Pop Singer Falling 8 Times in 1 Song Will Inspire You to Keep Going No Matter What". Time. September 7, 2015. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  5. ^ "Domino dancing: K-pop group Gfriend come a cropper on slippery stage (VIDEO)". Malaymail Online. September 7, 2015. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  6. ^ "K-pop: Yuju et SinB du groupe GFriend tombent sur scène" (in French). TVQC. September 7, 2015. Archived from the original on September 17, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  7. ^ "여자친구, '오늘부터 우리는' 음원 역주행…꽈당 투혼 덕분?" (in Korean). September 8, 2015. Archived from the original on September 22, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  8. ^ "빅뱅, '2015 멜론 뮤직 어워드' 주인공" (in Korean). newsis.com. November 8, 2015. Archived from the original on January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  9. ^ "Gaon Download and Streaming Certification– Year 2019". Gaon Music Chart. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  10. ^ k-popscene.com Team (February 3, 2016). "Yuju – Billy & The Brave Guys (Chicken Hero OST)". kpopscene.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  11. ^ "여자친구 유주X업텐션 선율, '보일 듯 말듯' 라이브 영상 공개" (in Korean). asiatoday.co.kr. March 12, 2016. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  12. ^ "여자친구 유주X아이즈 지후, '하트시그널' 오늘(27일) 공개" (in Korean). EDaily. October 27, 2017. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  13. ^ "'판듀2' 휘성X유주, 박현빈X이기광 누르고 14대 판듀 등극 (종합)" (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  14. ^ Jang, Woo-young. "[신곡읽기] 여자친구 유주, 음색여신의 촉촉한 'Love Rain' (ft.수란)" (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  15. ^ ENG [0ROUND] 잠시만요✋ 유주 명언 하나 날리고 시작할게요!! 🍎🍋[유주는할리퀸]🍇🍌]YUJU is Halli QUEEN, archived from the original on May 8, 2021, retrieved May 8, 2021
  16. ^ Son, Bong-seok. "KBS '창작동요대회' 어린이날 방송, 유주·나태주 진행" [KBS'Korean Children's Song Contest ' broadcast on Children's Day, Yuju and Na Taejoo] (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
  17. ^ Lee, Min-ji (September 1, 2021). "여자친구 유주, 커넥트와 전속계약…강다니엘 CL 한솥밥(공식)". Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  18. ^ Lee, Jae-hoon (January 3, 2022). 여자친구 유주, 솔로 데뷔…18일 'REC.' 발매 [GFriend Yuju, solo debut...18th 'REC.' Release]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 3, 2022. Retrieved January 3, 2022.
  19. ^ Seon, Mi-Gyeong (July 27, 2022). "'여자친구 출신' 유주, 빅나티와 신선한 입맞춤..'이브닝'". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  20. ^ Peak chart positions on Gaon Album Chart:
    • "Rec" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 16–22, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
  21. ^ "2022년 01월 Album Chart" [January 2022 Album Chart]. Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  22. ^ Peak chart positions on Gaon Digital Chart:
    Collaborations
    • "Cherish". Gaon Music Chart. March 6–12, 2016. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
    • "First Love". December 3–9, 2017. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2017.
  23. ^ "2018년 26주차 Download Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). June 24–30, 2018. Archived from the original on July 2, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  24. ^ "2022년 04주차 Download Chart" [Week 4 of 2022 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. January 16–22, 2022. Archived from the original on January 27, 2022. Retrieved January 27, 2022 – via Gaon Chart.
  25. ^ "2022년 31주차 Download Chart" [Week 31 of 2022 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. July 24–30, 2022. Retrieved September 21, 2022 – via Circle Chart.
  26. ^ Cumulative Sales for "Cherish":
    • "Gaon Download Chart March 6-12, 2016 (see #15)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
    • "Gaon Download Chart March 13-19, 2016 (see #21)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2016.
    • "Gaon Download Chart March 20-26, 2016 (see #61)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved March 31, 2016.
    • "Gaon Download Chart March 27-April 2, 2016 (see #92)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2016.
    • "Gaon Download Chart April 3-9, 2016 (see #98)". Gaon Music Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  27. ^ "2017년 43주차 BGM Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). October 22–28, 2017. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  28. ^ Cumulative Sales for "First Love":
    • "Gaon Download Chart December 3-9, 2017 (see #17)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
    • "Gaon Download Chart December 10-16, 2017 (see #95)". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  29. ^ Peak chart positions on Gaon Digital Chart:
    Soundtrack appearances
    • "Spring Is Gone by Chance". May 3–5, 2015. Archived from the original on December 20, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
  30. ^ "Gaon Observation Note". Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
  31. ^ Cumulative Sales for "Spring Is Gone by Chance (Acoustic Ver.)":
    • "Gaon Download Chart - Week 22 2015 (see #89)" (in Korean). Korea Music Content Industry Association. Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  32. ^ "2018년 52주차 BGM Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). December 23–29, 2018. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  33. ^ "2020년 30주차 BGM Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). July 19–25, 2020. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  34. ^ "2020년 35주차 BGM Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). August 23–29, 2020. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  35. ^ "2020년 51주차 BGM Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). December 13–19, 2020. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  36. ^ "2021년 04주차 Download Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). January 17–23, 2021. Archived from the original on June 22, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  37. ^ "2021년 23주차 BGM Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). May 30 – June 5, 2021. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  38. ^ "남아있어 (경찰수업 OST Part.5)" [Remaining (Police Class OST Part.5)] (in Korean). Kakao Entertainment. Flex M. August 30, 2021. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021 – via Melon.
  39. ^ "2022년 25주차 Download Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). June 12–18, 2022. Archived from the original on June 23, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
  40. ^ "2022년 22주차 Download Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). May 22–28, 2022. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  41. ^ "저작자 저작물 조회 팝업 | 전체검색 | 한국음악저작권협회". www.komca.or.kr. Archived from the original on June 17, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  42. ^ Kawaguchi Yurina - "Look At Me" (Korean Ver.) MV. Kawaguchi Yurina Official. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022 – via YouTube.
  43. ^ Rec (photobook). Yuju. South Korea: Warner Music. 2022. Credits. {{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  44. ^ 유주(YUJU) - 놀이(Play) M/V. Konnect Entertainment. January 18, 2022. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022 – via YouTube.
  45. ^ 유주(YUJU) - 이브닝 (Feat. BIG Naughty) M/V. Konnect Entertainment. July 28, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022 – via YouTube.
  46. ^ Ahn, Byung-gil (August 26, 2022). "하트드림 어워즈' 강다니엘 3관왕-임영웅 트롯 인기상[종합]" ['Heart Dream Awards' Kang Daniel 3 crowns - Lim Young-woong Trot Popularity Award [General]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved August 27, 2022 – via Naver.
  47. ^ "Spring is Gone by Chance by LOCO and YUJU won the Best OST Award on 2015 MelOn Music Awards". MelOn. Archived from the original on December 27, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2015.

External links [edit]

  • Media related to Yuju (vocalist) at Wikimedia Commons
  • Official website (in Korean)
  • Yuju at IMDb

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuju_%28singer%29

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